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Economic Update
(Monday, March 29, 2021)
This pandemic has really exposed the fault lines in our workforce demographics. It has exposed the divide between those who can work from home and those who can’t (deemed e...
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Hey guys! I am trying to get estimates on how much it will cost for me to build either two duplexes or a fourplex in the Metro Portland area. Do any of you have any experience building small multi-families? I don't RE...
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How much capital do you need to have to start and where did you find your first deal that is successful? Thank you.
Ready to learn from all of you. :)
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More horrible news from this sad city. Btw, Seattle City council approved an ordinance making criminal history "off limits" on rental applications. Maybe not a good idea.
https://komonews.com/news/local/ballard-800-...
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I am looking to buy a condo in the city using a second home loan. I know all the second home loan requirements so no need to hash that out here. I am more interested in people who do midterm rentals, anything over 1 m...
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FYI: Will repost this in the Property Insurance Category since I did not get any comments when this was posted in my local area. We have a multifamily property that is in a designated A14 for flood zone and as such in...
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I own a property property outright and am looking to do a cash out refi of it. The property is in an LLC but is a single family. In talking with different local lenders I have two options:Option 1: 30 yr fixed rate at...
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HI Everyone,
I hope you are all ok during this challenging time.
I am considering investing in properties in the US but I am a non resident and living in Ireland. Any advice on how I can proceed? Should I create a c...
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I purchased a multi-unit for 400k at 20% down on a commercial loan. Appraisal comes back at 500k. I'm a buy and hold investor and I think there is still room to renovate and appraise it even higher. What should I do? ...
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I am planning to start a website soon and want people's advice regarding my marketing strategy as it relates to SEO.I have recently had an eye-catching logo designed that I hope to use on signage and draw customers by...